Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oxford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oxford Elementary School serves the northern part of its school district in Cleveland, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive and an average distance of about half a mile from the school's edges. The furthest point within the attendance zone is roughly 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oxford Elementary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Oxford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oxford Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2412 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
92%
17%
White
3%
65%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oxford Elementary School's ranking?
Oxford Elementary School is ranked #2412 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Oxford Elementary School often compared to?
Oxford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noble Elementary School, Paul L Dunbar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Oxford Elementary School?
278 students attend Oxford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oxford Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oxford Elementary School?
Oxford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oxford Elementary School offer ?
Oxford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oxford Elementary School part of?
Oxford Elementary School is part of Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District.
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